Directorships,

Differently.

Singapore companies are required to appoint at least one resident director.


For businesses in the early stages of setup or where the principal is relocating or repatriating, there often isn’t enough operational activity to justify hiring a full-time director.

This presents a key challenge: How do you maintain compliance without overcommitting resources?

Directorships,

Differently.

To address this, many corporate service providers offer Nominee Director services. However, overseas shareholders must also consider the legal and tax implications in their home country—not just Singapore’s requirements.

This is especially important for residents of high-tax jurisdictions like Australia, where cross-border structures attract greater scrutiny.

Directorships,

Differently

Australia determines corporate tax residency based on where a company is centrally managed and controlled — not just where it is incorporated.

ONUS Directors was founded in response to growing concerns that the traditional Nominee Director model falls short. For Australian tax residents, this approach can unintentionally trigger tax liabilities and regulatory risks.

Ours is an outsourced active fractional directorship proposition.

  • A fractional director is appointed on a part-time or limited-hours basis, rather than through a full-time employment contract.

  • Our appointment mirrors that of a full-time employee—except in working hours. Unlike nominee directors, who often limit their liability by shifting responsibility and risk onto you, we actively exercise genuine management and control from within Singapore. We fulfil our fiduciary duties with accountability and substance.

  • Yes. Unlike nominee directors provided by corporate service providers—who often require you to bundle services like company secretarial, bookkeeping, and accounting—ONUS Directors is independent. We collaborate with your existing advisers, allowing you to maintain your preferred service relationships.

  • We offer tiered packages based on the number of hours you require from us each month. If your needs exceed the allocated time, additional hours are billed at the applicable hourly rate.